UTH to Showcase Innovative Rubber and Silicone Processing Technologies at GPS 2026

FORT MILL, S.C. — UTH, a leading provider of fine mesh straining, gear pump technology and advanced processing solutions for the rubber and silicone industries, will showcase innovations that help manufacturers improve efficiency, product quality and sustainability at the Global Polymer Summit (GPS) 2026, Sept. 28–30, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Visitors to Booth #1036 will see technologies designed to improve productivity, reduce operating costs and increase process reliability across a wide range of rubber and silicone applications.

One of the key focus at this year’s exhibition will be UTH’s continuous rubber preforming technology. By replacing conventional batch-based plunger preforming with a continuous production process, the system delivers tighter weight tolerances while reducing material waste and energy consumption. Eliminating the need for a warming mill further simplifies production, improves workplace safety and enables more consistent preform quality—helping manufacturers increase throughput while lowering total operating costs.

UTH will also introduce the next-generation roll-ex® 300 TRF Dual Drive, designed to help reduce operating costs in fine mesh straining applications. Its redesigned dual-drive concept minimizes component wear, extends service life and significantly reduces maintenance requirements, providing manufacturers with a more economical and sustainable processing solution while maximizing equipment availability.

Complementing these new developments, UTH will also showcase its modular roll-ex® Gear Pump Technology together with established processing solutions, including the Two-Roll Plasticizer (TRP), Polymer Dosing System (PDSE) and Mixing Conical Twin-Screw Extruder (MDSE). These modular technologies support applications ranging from fine mesh straining and extrusion to silicone compounding and precision dosing.

“Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve productivity while reducing material waste, energy use and overall production costs,” said Bill Bisson, General Manager Sales & Services at UTH North America Inc. “At GPS 2026, we’re demonstrating how our technologies help customers achieve measurable improvements in process efficiency, product consistency and sustainability. Whether through continuous preforming, advanced fine mesh straining or precision extrusion, our focus is on delivering solutions that create long-term value on the production floor.”

Bill Bisson will also present the technical session titled “High-Performance Rubber Compounds: Benefits of Fine Mesh Straining and Gear Pump Technology.” The session will examine how advanced fine mesh straining combined with gear pump technology improves compound cleanliness, enhances process stability and supports the efficient production of high-performance rubber compounds.

Visitors to GPS 2026 are invited to meet the UTH North America team at Booth #1036 to discuss their processing challenges and learn how UTH’s modular technologies can help optimize manufacturing performance.